Butler County Amateur Radio Public Service Group
Dedicated to working with Butler County 9-1-1 Emergency Services
Upcoming Events
ARRL Field Day – June 26 & 27
ARRL Field Day is a local event and an opportunity for local amateur radio clubs to showcase the skills, science and technologies that make radio communication
Amateur Radio Newsline – Tuesdays
We are now carrying the Amateur Radio Newsline on our Alameda Park repeater (147.300+). The weekly report will be transmitted at 2:30AM and 8:30PM on Tuesdays.
COVID-19 Health & Welfare Nets – Weekdays
Amateur Radio Clubs around Western Pennsylvania are operating Health & Welfare nets during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. CLICK Here for more information…
News
5/8/2021 – Welcome New Member. Please welcome Joe Hoelzli (KC3SAU) to our club.
5/1/2021 – Delmar “Del” Simpson. SK. We regret to inform the BCARPSG membership and community that local amateur operator and Navy veteran Delmar “Del” Simpson (KB3WV) became a silent key on 4/22/2021. Del served 20 years in the U.S Navy as an Electronics Technician on “Boomers” (nuclear submarines). Following his Naval career, Del worked in off-shore oil exploration, including time on the ill-fated Ocean Ranger mobile rig. For more information on Del’s passing please see the Legacy Obituary (CLICK here…).
4/25/2021 – Upgrade Congratulations are in Order. Please congratulate Brian Adey (KC3RFV) who upgraded to Extra Class and Tim Donato (KC3NUC) who upgraded to General Class at our special exam session today.
3/22/2021 – Welcome New Member. Please welcome Jim Henry (KC3RGZ) to our club.
3/14/2021 – Congratulations & Welcome. A big round of applause for three of our members who upgraded their licenses to Extra Class today: Evelyn Aronsohn (KA3TIR), Ron Miller (KC3RHQ), and Jason Yasment (N3YAZ). Also, let’s welcome Brian Adey (KC3RFV) to the club. Congratulations to everyone!
3/4/2021 – Welcome New Members. Please welcome Rabe Marsh, W3TNU and Mike Wilson, KC3QZN to our club. Welcome to the group.
Club Net Dates
ACS net at 7:45 PM. Digital training net to follow at 8:00 PM. Dates & net control ops:
- 19 May – KC3MRE
- 26 May – KA3RNF
- 2 June – W3TXG
- 9 June – Monthly Meeting (No Net)
- 16 June – KC3MRE
- 23 June – KA3KST
- 30 June – KA3RNF
Repeater: Primary – 147.300+ 131.8pl; Backup – 443.900+ 131.8pl
6/9/2021 - Next Club Meeting
Our next monthly meeting will be at the Winfield Township Municipal Building, 194 Brose Road, Cabot, PA. Meeting will start at 7:30 PM.
Remote access options will be available for those who prefer to participate from home.
License Exams
Ham radio license exams, lead by the club’s volunteer examiners, are available after the monthly meeting or upon request.
Check our events section above for announcements about upcoming exam sessions.